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Oval Invincibles renamed MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

Oval Invincibles renamed MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Indian multinational conglomerate Reliance Industries and Surrey County Cricket Club on Wednesday announced their partnership in The Hundred and expectedly renamed the franchise MI London.

'Jealous' Bavuma wants more Tests against India

'Jealous' Bavuma wants more Tests against India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Hopefully, not too far in the future, but more in the near future, we'll go back to play four Tests against India'

Shubman Gill OUT of second Test

Shubman Gill OUT of second Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

India captain Shubman Gill was on Friday released from the Test squad ahead of the second match against South Africa starting Saturday.

'Gambhir can't be a coach; he can be a manager'

'Gambhir can't be a coach; he can be a manager'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev says a modern-day head coach's role is more about "managing" players than actually coaching them, amid criticism surrounding Gautam Gambhir's working style.

India has NO off-spinner for Tests: Harbhajan

India has NO off-spinner for Tests: Harbhajan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Spin great Harbhajan Singh said India don't have a specialist off-spinner for Test cricket.

'Quite poor...' Kumble slams India's batting approach

'Quite poor...' Kumble slams India's batting approach

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Application required in Test cricket was missing, says Kumble after India's batting collapse

Airtel to call for Rs 15,741 cr tranche of rights issue

Airtel to call for Rs 15,741 cr tranche of rights issue

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's second-largest telecom service provider Bharti Airtel will call in March 2026 the final tranche of about Rs 15,741 crore from its 2021 rights issue of Rs 21,000 crore, proceeds from which will be used towards retiring majority of non-government-related debt.

ODI GOAT! Gavaskar Hails Kohli

ODI GOAT! Gavaskar Hails Kohli

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday hailed Virat Kohli as the greatest one-day cricketer of all time, saying the Indian icon's world-record tally of centuries underline his unmatched stature in the format.

Batters flop as India succumb to spin in Kolkata Test

Batters flop as India succumb to spin in Kolkata Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Simon Harmer led South Africa's lion-hearted bowling effort as the Proteas registered a thrilling 30-run victory against India inside three days of the low-scoring opening Test.

Tilak explains why India are backing a flexible order

Tilak explains why India are backing a flexible order

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

India batter Tilak Varma on Saturday underlined the team management's push for a flexible batting order, saying most players are ready to bat anywhere depending on match situations.

Kohli, Rohit Go Full Throttle In The Nets!

Kohli, Rohit Go Full Throttle In The Nets!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

The senior duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma went full throttle in India's practice session on the eve of the India vs South Africa first ODI in Ranchi.

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

He said one of the things the team lacked last season or in the last cycle was some explosiveness at the bottom order.

'Once again, Virat has let his bat do the talking'

'Once again, Virat has let his bat do the talking'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

"For anyone questioning him, he lets his bat do the talking": Virat Kohli's childhood coach

Markram creates world record for most catches in a Test!

Markram creates world record for most catches in a Test!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

South Africa's Aiden Markram created a new world record for the most catches by a fielder in a Test match, during the second Test against India in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen smashed the records held by legends Matthew Hayden and Vivian Richards for the most sixes hit by an overseas batter in a Test innings in India.

'What Made Dhoni, Kohli Great Test Captains'

'What Made Dhoni, Kohli Great Test Captains'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Mahendra Singh Dhoni made the players feel comfortable by backing them, while Virat Kohli's aggression and uncompromising standards proved vital in moments of crisis.

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

South Africa will aim for their first Test victory in India in more than 15 years.

When India Last Won A Test After Conceding 400-Plus

When India Last Won A Test After Conceding 400-Plus

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

India can draw inspiration from their stunning comeback in the 2016 Chennai Test against England when they triumphed despite conceding 400-plus in the first innings.

Why Jaiswal loves to get scolded by Rohit!

Why Jaiswal loves to get scolded by Rohit!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Rohit bhai scolding is mixed with love and indulgence: Yashasvi Jaiswal

'Salah is destroying Liverpool legacy with his words'

'Salah is destroying Liverpool legacy with his words'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is destroying his legacy at the club with his fiery reaction to being left out of the side, former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney said.

Players Who Missed India's T20 World Cup Squad

Players Who Missed India's T20 World Cup Squad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

India's T20 World Cup squad had space for only 15, but the pool of quality options ran far deeper. The consequence was inevitable: several players with genuine claims were left on the outside, the unlucky ones who narrowly missed the cut.

Hardik mania hits Hyderabad; match moved urgently

Hardik mania hits Hyderabad; match moved urgently

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Fan frenzy over star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya forced the organisers to shift the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match between his team Baroda and Gujarat to a more secure Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium from a nondescript Gymkhana ground in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Prasad vows to bring cricket back to Chinnaswamy

Prasad vows to bring cricket back to Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Venkatesh Prasad described the meeting with the two leaders as "extremely positive", saying the aim is to bring back international cricket and IPL to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Hardik Slams Paparazzi

Hardik Slams Paparazzi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Mahieka was simply walking down a staircase at a Bandra restaurant when paparazzi decided to capture her from an angle that no woman deserves to be photographed from.'

Gaikwad shows selectors his class with ton vs SA A

Gaikwad shows selectors his class with ton vs SA A

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Gaikwad guides India A to four wicket win over South Africa A

Guwahati Test: How India missed chances and SA took control

Guwahati Test: How India missed chances and SA took control

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

On a surface offering little assistance for bowlers, South Africa's top order had frittered away starts but number seven Muthusamy marshalled a lower-order surge with a composed 109.

Why India are desperate to win ODI series vs SA

Why India are desperate to win ODI series vs SA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

There is a slight desperation to win ODI series after below par Test outing: Ten Doeschate

Pakistan thrash India to claim U-19 Asia Cup title

Pakistan thrash India to claim U-19 Asia Cup title

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The 19-year-old looked set for a double century and join the likes of India's Abhigyan Kundu and South Africa's Jorich Van Schalkwyk in the elite 200-plus club.

Ireland stun Bangladesh, end 14-month losing streak in T20s

Ireland stun Bangladesh, end 14-month losing streak in T20s

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Ireland snaps 14-month win drought, defends 181 to beat Bangladesh in T20I opener

Avatar: Fire And Ash Review: Predictable

Avatar: Fire And Ash Review: Predictable

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Avatar: Fire And Ash is visually stunning and emotionally engaging, offering strong performances and thrilling action, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

IPL auction: CSK buy Sarfaraz, Shaw picked by DC for Rs 75 lakh

IPL auction: CSK buy Sarfaraz, Shaw picked by DC for Rs 75 lakh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Seasoned South African opener Quinton de Kock returned to his old base Mumbai Indians for a base price of Rs 1 crore.

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta feels that India's T20I vice-captain Shubham Gill, who is currently struggling to get going in the shortest format, has to play a similar role what Virat Kohli did for so long by consistently holding on to one end.

Shock for SA: Rabada ruled out of 2nd Test vs India

Shock for SA: Rabada ruled out of 2nd Test vs India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India

'I don't care about...' Rana has a message for haters!

'I don't care about...' Rana has a message for haters!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

I won't be able to play freely if I focus on criticism: Harshit Rana

Jitesh Reveals Why India Trusts Him Over Samson

Jitesh Reveals Why India Trusts Him Over Samson

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Jitesh Sharma, who has emerged as India's preferred wicketkeeper-batter in T20 format with less than two months left for the World Cup, has played down his 'competition' with Sanju Samson in the squad, saying it only brings out his "A-game" to the fore, strengthening the side.

Abhishek backs Gill, Surya to fire at T20 WC

Abhishek backs Gill, Surya to fire at T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'I'll tell you one thing straight away, that trust me, these two guys are going to win matches in World Cup (in February-March) and in this series as well.'

'Crazy win': AB hails SA, KP fumes at 'modern batting'

'Crazy win': AB hails SA, KP fumes at 'modern batting'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South Africa's stunning three-day win over India at Eden Gardens has drawn reactions from some of cricket's biggest names, with AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and Dale Steyn celebrating the historic result while Kevin Pietersen used the collapse-filled Test to launch a scathing critique of modern batting.

SA optimistic as Rabada not yet ruled out of 2nd Test

SA optimistic as Rabada not yet ruled out of 2nd Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The South Africa bowling coach is also hopeful of off-spinner Simon Harmer, one of the heroes of the the visitors' memorable win in the first Test at Eden Gardens, playing in the final game of the short series while also ruling out any issue with his fitness.

'Worst airline experience': Siraj slams Air India

'Worst airline experience': Siraj slams Air India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Mohammed Siraj has expressed his frustration and disappointment over the delay of his Air India Express flight on Wednesday.

India to 'reach out to seniors' to fix spin woes in Tests

India to 'reach out to seniors' to fix spin woes in Tests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

K L Rahul on Saturday conceded that Indian batters' repeated struggles against spin, especially on home tracks, remain a concern.